Asakusabashi Morihei Fire Finished Whetstone #8000

Asakusabashi Morihei (MORIHEI) Hi #8000 Japanese Whetstone

[Size (approx.)] 210 x 75 x 25mm
[Weight (approx.)] 830g

Features:
With natural whetstones becoming scarce, after 5 years of trial and error, Morihei's 4th generation president, Oguro, in Asakusabashi, Tokyo, has finally completed an original artificial whetstone with stable quality by blending high-quality natural stones and firing them at low temperatures.
Unlike general artificial whetstones, there is no need to soak it in water for a long time before sharpening; you can start sharpening immediately by simply splashing a handful of water on it.
The sharpening feel is close to that of natural whetstones, with good bite on stainless steel and steel, and shallow sharpening scratches are also a characteristic.
The slurry that comes out during sharpening contains abrasive particles, so sharpening with the slurry allows for efficient finishing of the blade edge.
After sharpening, wash off the slurry from the surface of the whetstone and store it nearby without wrapping it in a dry cloth.
Enjoy delicious cooking with sharp knives.

Morihei [Hi] is shipped after rigorous inspection. It is also characterized by its ability to be used without problems on steel and stainless steel blades.

This is a new and unused item.

For shipping, due to thickness restrictions, the box will be opened and the item will be sent via Nekoposu delivery. Thank you for your understanding.